Coshocton family hoping city council will allow it to keep pig

1:49 AM,
May 10, 2013

Harley, a pot bellied pig, cools off with a popsicle.

Written by

Leonard Hayhurst
Staff Writer

The Smith family considers Harley the pot-bellied pig to be more of a family member than a pet - and certainly not a farm animal.

They'd rather move than give him up, which might be the case. Mary Smith said she's already looking into possibly selling her home of 19 years at 420 N. 12th St. if the Coshocton City Council doesn't agree to let them keep the animal.

"He's part of our family," Smith said. "I don't want to sacrifice my home of 19 years, but if I have to do it, I'll do it." ...